We are working with talented illustrators to create maps for Newcastle-Under-Lyme town centre!
These maps will build on our original town centre map created by Chloe Breeze and explore the specific themes of nature, independent businesses, markets, food and drink outlets and feeling safe within the town centre.
Our High Street space will have reproduction large scale ordinance survey maps on display, provided by The Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, as well as some imagery of locations and businesses within the town centre across the decades relating to the themes of our new maps.
We want to create new town centre maps that:
- Create a sense of place by using buildings, landmarks and other notable information about the town centre.
- Create a connection for readers of the map to get a sense of what is available on each street or locations in the map.
- Create a clear, beautiful and exciting connection to the businesses, sense of place and add to the visitor experience.
We’re keen to get those who use the town centre to engage with our wonderful Illustrators and potentially contribute to the maps they will be creating throughout March. Call in to Newcastle Common at 23 High Street, Newcastle, ST5 1QZ on Wednesdays and Saturdays during March!
Our Illustrators will be available to chat plus you can see the various historical maps and imagery from 11am to 3pm on the following dates:
Wednesday 9 March
Saturday 12 March
Wednesday 16 March
Saturday 19 March
Wednesday 23 March
Saturday 26 March
Wednesday 30 March
Introducing our Illustrators
Su Hurrell
Artist & Garden Maker
Newcastle-under-Lyme – the clue is in the name – Newcastle is the settlement under the ancient Lyme Forest which once covered parts of Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire. Newcastle town centre is blessed with a variety of trees, making it a green and pleasant place to visit.
My take on the town centre map will draw inspiration from trees and shrubs, looking at identifying their species, Latin names, etymology, uses, medicinal properties, myths, even local stories or legends about them. These will be combined into cartographic illustrations celebrating trees in the town centre, telling the story of trees in Newcastle-under-Lyme through the year. For example, did you know that heather (Calluna vulgaris) is the Borough’s flower?
The map’s purpose is to value the trees and shrubs in our townscape, as well as individual specimens, and share some of the fascinating stories about their lives.
Chloe Breeze
More info coming soon
Kidda Kinsey
More info coming soon
Becki Kremer
I am a visual artist and illustrator, using bold patterns, digital animation, striking colours, kitsch characters, and textile work to bring my ideas and imagination to life.
I love working with thought-provoking themes that involve body positivity, individuality, and representation. My signature style is heavily influenced by my Caribbean heritage and often uses very bright colour combinations to express a message of empowerment and optimism. My digital artwork is primarily produced using photoshop and inspiration that I find in my day-to-day life.
My diverse practice also includes designing and painting large-scale wall murals, theatre performance, graphic design, and acrylic-painted canvases.
Scruffy Little Herbert
More info coming soon
